That this House congratulates the Blackhall Children’s Sports Committee on securing funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this support will enhance the delivery of the Blackhall Children’s Sports Day to be held on Saturday 6 June in Ravelston Park; recognises the creativity and enthusiasm shown by pupils of Blackhall Primary School in producing designs for this year’s Sports Day art competition, which will be proudly displayed as part of the community celebrations; acknowledges the importance of community‑led events that encourage children and families to participate in sport, physical activity and healthy recreation; commends the volunteers and organisers whose efforts help strengthen community spirit and social inclusion; and wishes all those involved every success for this year’s event.

That this House congratulates the Blackhall Children’s Sports Committee on securing funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this support will enhance the delivery of the Blackhall Children’s Sports Day to be held on Saturday 6 June in Ravelston Park; recognises the creativity and enthusiasm shown by pupils...

That this House congratulates Fire and Peace Recovery on securing a grant of £19,200 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the innovative and restorative work undertaken by community organisations supporting women who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events; welcomes the group’s plans to deliver a two-year programme of trauma-informed wild camping trips, providing safe, supportive outdoor spaces focused on healing and recovery; notes that the project will undertake 10 camping trips, creating opportunities for connection, resilience-building and personal growth; and acknowledges the positive impact that nature-based, peer-supported approaches can have on mental health and wellbeing.

That this House congratulates Fire and Peace Recovery on securing a grant of £19,200 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the innovative and restorative work undertaken by community organisations supporting women who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events; welcomes the group’s plans to deliver a two-year programme of...

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life; and notes the vital role of National Lottery funding in enabling grassroots organisations to thrive and expand opportunities within their communities.

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life; and notes the vital role of National Lottery funding in enabling grassroots...

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray Rape Crisis’s dedicated support and recovery service for young survivors aged 11 to 18 across Moray; acknowledges the importance of trauma-informed, age-appropriate services in promoting recovery, wellbeing and long-term resilience; and notes the vital role of sustained National Lottery funding in enabling frontline services to operate effectively.

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray Rape Crisis’s dedicated support and recovery service for young survivors aged...

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather, learn and connect; and welcomes the group’s plans to extend the car park and improve the access road at their community hall in Edenkillie, enhancing accessibility, safety and capacity for community use.

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather, learn and connect; and welcomes the group’s plans to extend...

That this House congratulates La Leche League Collective on receiving a grant of £7,249 from the National Lottery Community Fund support to expand and develop breastfeeding support workshops for families across Edinburgh over an 18-month period; notes the importance of accessible peer support and evidence-based information for parents and infants; and recognises the valuable contribution that such family-focused community initiatives make to public health and wellbeing.

That this House congratulates La Leche League Collective on receiving a grant of £7,249 from the National Lottery Community Fund support to expand and develop breastfeeding support workshops for families across Edinburgh over an 18-month period; notes the importance of accessible peer support and evidence-based information for parents and infants;...

That this House congratulates Scot Tech Army Ltd on securing £121,460 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help organisations build digital skills and capacity, enabling them to maximise existing systems and develop new digital tools; acknowledges the growing importance of digital capability in the voluntary sector; and recognises the role of technology in improving service delivery, efficiency and community reach.

That this House congratulates Scot Tech Army Ltd on securing £121,460 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help organisations build digital skills and capacity, enabling them to maximise existing systems and develop new digital tools; acknowledges the growing importance of digital capability in the voluntary sector; and recognises the...

That this House congratulates Digital Kindness on receiving £17,150 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support small and volunteer-led charities to strengthen their digital confidence, skills and visibility; notes the challenges many smaller organisations face in digital engagement; and recognises the importance of digital inclusion in ensuring charities can effectively reach and support the people they serve.

That this House congratulates Digital Kindness on receiving £17,150 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support small and volunteer-led charities to strengthen their digital confidence, skills and visibility; notes the challenges many smaller organisations face in digital engagement; and recognises the importance of digital inclusion in ensuring charities can...

That this House congratulates Falkirk-based Sahelis on being awarded £5,000 in National Lottery Community Fund support; notes that this funding will enable the group to continue delivering a wide range of social and recreational activities over the coming year to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls from ethnic minority backgrounds in Falkirk; recognises the vital role that grassroots organisations such as Sahelis play in strengthening community cohesion and providing safe, empowering spaces for women and girls; acknowledges the invaluable contribution of National Lottery players who raise over £30 million each week for good causes; further notes that the National Lottery Community Fund distributes over half a billion pounds annually, with more than 80 per cent of awards under £10,000 going to local charities and community groups; and expresses gratitude for the life-changing impact this support has on communities across the UK.

That this House congratulates Falkirk-based Sahelis on being awarded £5,000 in National Lottery Community Fund support; notes that this funding will enable the group to continue delivering a wide range of social and recreational activities over the coming year to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls from...

That this House congratulates Elevated Up CIC, based in Oscott, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,845 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support the Move Forward Elevated Up project, which aims to empower local residents through education, skills development and wellbeing initiatives; recognises the organisation’s valuable contribution to improving confidence, employability and community cohesion in Birmingham Perry Barr; and commends the group’s ongoing commitment to supporting local people to achieve their potential and build stronger communities across the West Midlands.

That this House congratulates Elevated Up CIC, based in Oscott, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,845 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support the Move Forward Elevated Up project, which aims to empower local residents through education, skills development and wellbeing initiatives; recognises the organisation’s valuable...

That this House congratulates Don't Give Up CIC, based in Lozells, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,990 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support the group’s efforts to engage young people through sports-based activities as a positive alternative to violence and knife crime; recognises the project’s vital work in promoting safety, discipline and aspiration among young people in Birmingham Perry Barr; and commends the group’s ongoing commitment to building safer and more resilient communities across the West Midlands.

That this House congratulates Don't Give Up CIC, based in Lozells, Birmingham, on being awarded £19,990 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the funding will support the group’s efforts to engage young people through sports-based activities as a positive alternative to violence and knife crime; recognises the project’s...

That this House congratulates Racial Inclusion and Supporting Empowerment (RISE) Forth Valley SCIO on securing £200,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support a range of one-to-one and group support for families and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds across Falkirk, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire; recognises the importance of tackling inequalities and supporting diverse communities; and commends RISE’s ongoing work to promote empowerment and inclusion.

That this House congratulates Racial Inclusion and Supporting Empowerment (RISE) Forth Valley SCIO on securing £200,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support a range of one-to-one and group support for families and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds across Falkirk, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire; recognises the...

That this House congratulates 1st Step Development Ventures on receiving £18,507 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support staffing of their community food pantry in Falkirk for a year; further notes that the organisation redistributes excess food from local businesses that would otherwise go to waste; recognises that the funding will enable it to continue supporting over 400 vulnerable people and families each week, as well as its team of more than 30 volunteers, many of whom are themselves vulnerable; highlights the dedication of those volunteers; and commends the organisation’s vital role in tackling food insecurity and supporting communities across the Falkirk area.

That this House congratulates 1st Step Development Ventures on receiving £18,507 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the grant will support staffing of their community food pantry in Falkirk for a year; further notes that the organisation redistributes excess food from local businesses that would otherwise go to...

That this House congratulates Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) for receiving £25,000 in funding from the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, and £120,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which supports positive change across the UK; recognises the important work that FOSS carries out across Falkirk District to support New Scots, including refugees and asylum seekers, in building new lives and contributing to their local communities; notes that this funding will support the organisation’s continued efforts to foster integration, inclusion, community participation and mitigating the worst effects of the long-term ineffectiveness of the asylum system; and wishes all those involved continued success in their invaluable work.

That this House congratulates Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) for receiving £25,000 in funding from the People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, and £120,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which supports positive change across the UK; recognises the important work...